Operational Excellence Intern

Realty Income aims to be a globally recognized leader in the S&P 100, committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders. These stakeholders include our dedicated team members, who embody our purpose: building enduring relationships and brighter financial futures. This guiding principle serves as a beacon for our team, influencing every action we take.

Realty Income's employees consistently invest their time, commitment, and dedication into the company, and in turn, they receive investment returns in the form of purpose, belonging, and opportunities for advancement.

Realty Income is committed to best-in-class corporate responsibility practices through environmental initiatives, governance programs, and community outreach projects. From the boardroom to the breakroom, our team members make a difference every day.

Join us from June 17 to August 24, 2026, and experience what it means to build a meaningful career rooted in purpose, strengthened by connection, and driven by opportunity. This 10-week program is designed to accelerate your learning and career exploration. You'll gain hands-on experience in a publicly-traded, global real estate investment trust while developing the skills, confidence, and relationships that can shape your future.

Realty Income is looking for an Operational Excellence Intern to join our Finance Operations, Operational Excellence team. This paid internship will provide in-depth exposure to the REIT profession and an opportunity to help implement Finance Operations projects with a focus on process improvements and automation. In this role you will gain extra tools in your tool belt while making an impact at a global Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). We will provide you with a space to challenge yourself, grow, and have some fun along the way.

What You Will Be Working On:

• Assist in developing and maintaining the Finance Operations project and initiative roadmap.
• Support the Operational Excellence Management Team in the successful planning and implementation of Finance Operations and company technology projects.
• Assist with optimizing Finance Operations processes and identify inefficiencies, work with Finance Operations team members on solutions to maximize productivity.
• Automate repetitive processes and tasks using leading technology (Power Automate, SQL Server, VBA, Power BI, RPA, BPM).
• Develop Power BI dashboards and analytics to support Finance Operations reporting.
• Assist in training the Finance Operations team on innovative technology and automations developed.
• Participate in regular meetings with the Finance Operations team to discuss project management, standards, innovations and key project management objectives and concerns with other representative functional leaders and project leaders.
• Track portfolio activity to compile portfolio reports that are used throughout the organization.
• Create ad-hoc SQL queries and reports.

What You Need To Be Successful:

We are looking for a student who will be a rising Senior during the summer of 2026 in an MIS degree program with a minimum GPA of 3.2.

• Experience or knowledge of VBA, Excel Macros, BPM workflow solutions, RPA solutions, SQL, Power BI, data analytics, data visualization, and other middleware software solutions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of MS Project, Smartsheet, or other work planning application.
• Critical thinker with the ability to synthesize complex information and conceptualize solutions.
• Ability to foster strong, collaborative relationships and communicate effectively with key stakeholders.
• Intellectually curious, excellent analytical, critical thinking skills with strong business acumen.
• An adaptive learner that displays excellent judgment and critical thinking skills which enable timely and appropriately risk balanced advice and guidance.
• A team player who displays self-confidence, encourages collaboration, and establishes credibility that earns organizational trust from superiors and peers who can find common ground in solving problems.
• Demonstrated integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and personal values.
• Self-motivation and initiative to organize and prioritize work, performing the job with minimal supervision.

This is a hybrid role with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday required in-office.

The hourly compensation for this role is in the range of $21.00 - $25.00. Hourly rate determined by the candidate's skills, experience, knowledge, education, and abilities.

Offers near the high end are uncommon but may be considered for candidates with exceptional experience and skills and are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. You may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and an annual discretionary stock award, to be discussed during the interview process. An annual pay rate and total compensation package is generally determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, education, skills, performance, and abilities, as well as internal equity, company performance, and alignment with market data.

Most US based full-time and part-time roles come with flexible schedules. We offer a best-in-class benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Our 401(k)-retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible compensation. Realty Income also offers other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits, along with 12 PTO hours every month; in addition to 12 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. Realty Income's purpose is to build enduring relationships and brighter financial futures, and this starts with you

Realty Income is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require accessibility support to submit your application or other reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact talent@realtyincome.com, or call 800-375-6700. An employee will respond to your message to begin the interactive process. Please note that this phone number and email address are only for individuals seeking a disability accommodation when applying for a job.

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